SO FAR in 2015, 24 women and four children (including one unborn baby) have died at the hands of their ex-partners, husbands, brothers, work colleagues and fathers.

While the media spotlight has shone a light on the startling figures, in part thanks to the courageous advocacy of domestic violence survivor Rosie Batty, there is still a greater need to personalise the victims and to increase awareness.

That is why the Lismore Women's Health and Resource Centre is inviting all members of the Lismore and surrounding communities to join in a one-hour Candlelight Vigil for the women and children who have died as a result of domestic violence.

It will coincide with other candlelight vigils to be held all over the country to recognise the beginning of Domestic Violence Prevention month.

During the vigil, hosts will read out the names of the women and children who have been taken this year and hold a minute's silence in their memory.